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John Paris Awakens After Critical Illness | Music News
Drummer John Paris of Earth, Wind & Fire woke up from his coma — a major milestone after a terrifying medical emergency that forced the band to cancel a San Francisco show. Though he briefly awoke earlier and had to be sedated again, this latest awakening shows promising progress. His wife Kathy Merrick calls recovery a marathon, but says John’s fighting spirit is unwavering. Still in ICU, he faces two critical surgeries ahead. The band’s rep reminds fans that healing isn’t linear — and John’s resilience inspires everyone. A GoFundMe has been launched to support him and his family, honoring…
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